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Could Earth's Magnetic Field Influence How We Age?
Shielded Pink1 mutant flies lived about 20% longer, while wildtype flies gained physical performance but lost lifespan, researchers said.
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A study by the University of Nottingham reveals that isolating insects from this invisible force modifies their mitochondria, physical performance, and life expectancy according to their previous state of health
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Fruit flies, like us, live constantly in the earth's magnetic field. But what happens if you almost let this field disappear? Researchers from the University of Nottingham have tried this very thing - and come to a surprising result.
Researchers have used flies to better understand the effect of terrestrial magnetism on organisms. Mitochondria, these small power plants in the cell, appear to be particularly sensitive.
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